Decadent Sugar-Free Vegan Brownies | Siocolat's Healthy Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients: Main Ingredients:

• 200g Sugar-Free Chocolate chips
• 120ml coconut oil
• 3 large eggs (or vegan substitute: 3 tbsp ground flaxseed + 9 tbsp water)
• 100g almond flour
• 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 80g monk fruit sweetener (or stevia equivalent)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Detailed Procedure:

1. Preparation (15 minutes):

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
   • Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper
   • If making vegan version: prepare flax eggs by mixing ground flaxseed with water, let sit for 10 minutes

2. Chocolate Melting (10 minutes):

   • Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe bowl over simmering water
   • Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in the bowl
   • Stir gently until completely melted and smooth
   • Remove from heat and let cool slightly

3. Mix Wet Ingredients (5 minutes):

   • In a large bowl, whisk eggs (or prepared flax eggs) until light
   • Add monk fruit sweetener and vanilla extract
   • Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy

4. Combine Dry Ingredients (5 minutes):

   • In a separate bowl, sift together:
     • Almond flour
     • Cocoa powder
     • Salt
     • Baking powder

5. Final Mixing (5 minutes):

   • Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture
   • Pour in melted chocolate mixture
   • Stir until just combined (don't overmix)
   • Optional: fold in extra chocolate chunks

6. Baking (22-25 minutes):

   • Pour batter into prepared pan
   • Smooth top with spatula
   • If using, sprinkle chopped chocolate-coated almonds
   • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out slightly moist

7. Cooling:

   • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes
   • Transfer to wire rack
   • Cool completely before cutting into 12 squares

Storage Tips:

• Room temperature: 5 days in airtight container
• Refrigerated: Up to 2 weeks
• Frozen: Up to 3 months

Perfect Pairing:

• Siocolat's Hot Chocolate Drink for ultimate chocolate indulgence